by Cliff Slagle | Apr 27, 2018 | Fireplace Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace takes more than just an annual sweeping and inspection by a certified chimney sweep. There are a number of ways homeowners can clean and maintain their fireplaces in the time between sweepings. One of the most common questions we receive...
by Cliff Slagle | Jan 23, 2018 | Fireplace Maintenance
2018 has arrived, and with the new year comes new year’s resolutions. This year, don’t just make plans to improve your health, fitness, or organization; think about creating a list of fireplace resolutions along with the rest of your goals for the new year! Ideas for...
by Cliff Slagle | Feb 3, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
A beautiful fireplace can be a wonderful focal point in your home. Unfortunately, if your masonry is dirty or stained your fireplace might not be drawing the right kind of attention. Whether your fireplace and chimney is stained from years of exposure to the elements,...
by Cliff Slagle | Jan 5, 2016 | Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
When it comes to fireplace safety, many homeowners believe that their worries end as soon as the fire goes out. However, there is one important part of using a fireplace that should not be ignored – proper ash removal. Knowing how to correctly remove and dispose of...
by Cliff Slagle | May 27, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Maintenance
With summer just a few short weeks away, most families are done using their fireplaces until the fall. Because of this, now is the perfect time to close up your chimney and fireplace for the season! Rather than simply no longer using your fireplace, there are four...
by Cliff Slagle | Mar 12, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
Many homeowners looking to switch from a masonry fireplace to an insert or stove do so, in part, to reduce the amount of cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance their fireplace requires. However, while these appliances do require significantly less maintenance than their...
